{"product_id":"2004-05-vfb-stuttgart-longsleeve","title":"VFB Stuttgart Home Jersey 2004-05 Puma Longsleeve Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2004-05 – The long-sleeved Puma jersey from an ambitious rebuilding season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eStuttgart, 2004-05 season. \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e is in the midst of rebuilding after years of Bundesliga ups and downs, and this \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Puma home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly the kind of piece that serious collectors don't miss. An authentic worn item, with the \u003cstrong\u003eDebitel\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor prominently displayed, in a 2XL size that is rare on the vintage market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004-2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e VFB Stuttgart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DEBITEL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE DIRTY – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, slight marks that bear witness to its time on the field\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2004-05 season represents a pivotal period in the recent history of \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club from Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1893, sought to regain its place among the elite of German football after a delicate period. Under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eFelix Magath\u003c\/strong\u003e and then the transition to the staff that would lead Stuttgart to its future glories, the club laid the foundations for a competitive team. The \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga 2004-05\u003c\/strong\u003e was extremely competitive and Stuttgart had to fight every weekend to make its mark against giants like Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, this jersey saw a generation of players who would leave a lasting mark on the Swabian club's history. \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Kuranyi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sharp striker trained at the club, was still in his prime club years before his departure. \u003cstrong\u003eTimo Hildebrand\u003c\/strong\u003e reliably guarded the goals and began to attract attention beyond German borders. The midfield, meanwhile, was driven by technical players who gave VFB a recognizable playing identity – clean, organized football, typically Swabian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStuttgart in the Bundesliga cauldron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2004-05 Bundesliga season was a constant struggle for European places. Stuttgart fought tooth and nail to secure an honorable position in the standings, and every home match at the Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion was a battle in itself in front of relentlessly cheering stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Debitel sponsor, a historical witness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDebitel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a German telephone operator now defunct in that form, marked several seasons on the chests of VFB players. This logo is now a true time marker – it instantly places the jersey in the first half of the 2000s, that golden era of German football before Bayern's absolute dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe long-sleeved format, the holy grail for collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved\u003c\/strong\u003e versions of a jersey are systematically produced in smaller quantities than their short-sleeved counterparts. As a result: they disappear faster, are harder to find, and appreciate in value more quickly on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. This one, in 2XL no less, is a rarity within a rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica. An authentic jersey is what players wore or what was sold in official stores at the time – technical fabrics, careful finishes, a fit tailored to Puma's manufacturing standards from the early 2000s. We're talking about an item designed for performance, not for hanging in a closet. The difference is felt in the hands, in the drape of the fabric, in the stitching details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10 with slight signs of wear\u003c\/strong\u003e – what English speakers call \"little dirty.\" This is precisely what proves that this jersey has lived, that it has been worn, that it didn't come out of a warehouse still in its blister pack. For a discerning collector, this natural patina has a value that a jersey plastic-wrapped for 20 years in its original packaging will never have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThis is the golden rule of \u003cstrong\u003evintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e: the sizes of the time do not correspond to modern sizes. A 2XL from 2004 can easily be equivalent to a current XL, or even an L, depending on the brand and cut. \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e in particular tended to fit a bit tighter than its competitors during this period, with cuts designed for sport, not for comfort in the stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you fall for it, measure your chest circumference and compare it to the actual measurements of the jersey if they are available. If you're hesitant between two sizes, always take the larger one – a vintage jersey that pulls at the shoulders is immediately noticeable and ruins everything. Don't hesitate to contact us for the exact measurements of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e is a club with a true history, five German championship titles to its credit, and a strong identity in the European football landscape. However, its jerseys remain undervalued compared to so-called \"glamorous\" clubs – making it a rare opportunity for the savvy collector. The 2004-05 season directly precedes the \u003cstrong\u003e2006-07 Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e title, that absolute moment of grace for the Swabian club. Owning a jersey from this construction period means owning a piece of the prehistory of that triumph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition still floating around on the market. A \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Puma 2004-05 jersey in 2XL with Debitel sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e, rated 8\/10, is a combination you won't easily find elsewhere. Larger vintage sizes are always the first to go because everyone is looking for them and almost no one can find them. If your physique matches, you know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/VFB_Stuttgart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart – Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive – History of jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA – European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eA long-sleeved VFB Stuttgart jersey from the Debitel era is not common – if you're a fan of the Swabian club or simply a lover of \u003cstrong\u003eGerman football from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece clearly deserves a place in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"2XL","offer_id":54009533759763,"sku":"320553","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-VFB-STUTTGART-LONGSLEEVE-2XL-320553_1_3ce0c813-76a7-4d16-927c-a196e66c54c5.jpg?v=1775382911","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-vfb-stuttgart-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}